Ghana vs Benin Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

Surface-level numbers suggest a competitive matchup, but the Strength of Schedule correction tells a different story. The favorite has earned their metrics against stiffer competition, exposing a meaningful performance gap between these two sides.

Both teams have faced similar levels of opposition (SoS: 66.6 vs 63.4), making the raw statistics a reliable comparison tool in this matchup.

Ghana holds the attacking edge with 2.2 goals per match versus Benin's 1.5, though the gap isn't insurmountable.

Defensively, Ghana is far superior, conceding just 1.0 goals per match with 4 clean sheets, while Benin leaks 1.8 goals per match.

Ghana has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 2 of 5 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.

Benin has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 1 of 5 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.

Benin has an exceptional home record with a 100% win rate at their home ground. When playing at home, they become significantly more dangerous.

Statistical modeling projects 3.2 goals in this fixture. The data points Over 2.5 as the value threshold, while BTTS stands at possible based on both sides' scoring records.

📈 Form Momentum: Ghana has been remarkably consistent, maintaining a steady 1.78 points per game over their last 9 matches. This stability makes them a predictable but reliable force.

❄️ Form Momentum: Benin is struggling for form, winning just 2 of their last 6 matches. Teams in this state often lack the confidence to compete in tight moments.

📊 Key Trend: The form trajectories are diverging. Ghana is on the rise with 5W in last 9, while Benin shows signs of decline with 2W in last 6.

⚠️ Risk Factor: Despite being the statistical favorite, Ghana faces a key vulnerability: their away form is significantly weaker than their home record. If Benin can exploit this, an upset becomes plausible.

💡 Why This Matters: The 25.3-point power rating gap between these teams translates to approximately a 85% win probability for Ghana. In practical terms, Ghana would win 8 out of 10 such matchups.

The numbers point firmly toward Ghana in this contest. Their superior power rating of 70.9, compared to 45.6 for the opposition, reflects a meaningful edge across the metrics that matter most when projecting an outcome.

In their recent Internationals Women match (2025-06-25), Ghana prevailed 4-2 against Benin. This result provides valuable insight into how these teams match up against each other. Ghana secured this victory at home, where they tend to be strongest. However, the next encounter could present a different challenge if the venue changes. Benin will be eager to avenge this defeat. The desire for revenge can be a powerful motivator, and they may come into the next meeting with extra determination. Ghana will carry a psychological advantage from this recent victory. Knowing you've beaten your opponent recently provides a significant confidence boost.